Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145, 200.04 and 89
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 145, 200.04 and 89 is: 122.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145 : 200.04 = 89 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145/200.04 = 89/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145x = 200.04 × 89 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145x = 17,803.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,803.56/145 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122.78
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